DeMarre Carroll highlights Alabama players for Brooklyn Nets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

The Brooklyn Nets continue their tradition of acquiring talent from across the U.S. and beyond. This installment focuses on DeMarre Carroll, a forward from Alabama. Carroll, drafted 27th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2009, played for the Nets from 2017 to 2019, averaging 12.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. His journey includes stints with several teams including the Houston Rockets and the Atlanta Hawks.
- •Carroll was drafted by Memphis in 2009.
- •He played for the Nets from 2017 to 2019.
- •Carroll averaged 12.3 points per game with Brooklyn.
- •He is an alum of John Carroll High School in Birmingham.
- •Nets have a history of recruiting players from various states.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Every player from Alabama to play for the Brooklyn Nets: DeMarre Carroll
"Today, our focus is forward DeMarre Carroll.
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